Contents
1. American radio history
2. Internet radio
3. Podcasting
4. Radio glossary
References

American radio history

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Internet radio

Internet radio (also web radio, net radio, streaming radio, e-radio webcasting) is an audio service transmitted via the Internet.
Internet radio involves streaming media, presenting listeners with a continuous stream of audio that cannot be paused or replayed, much like traditional broadcast media; in this respect. Internet radio is also distinct from podcasting, which involves downloading rather than streaming. Internet radio services are usually accessible from anywhere in the world—for example, one could listen to an Australian station from Europe or America. Internet radio services offer news, sports, talk, and various genres of music—every format that is available on traditional radio stations.
The first live internet only broadcast of a live band was Seattle based space rock group Sky Cries Mary on November 10th, 1994, by Paul Allen's digital media start-up Starwave, also based in Seattle.
A week later, during November 1994, Rolling Stones concert was the "first major cyberspace multicast concert." Mick Jagger opened the concert by saying, "I wanna say a special welcome to everyone that's, uh, climbed into the Internet tonight and, uh, has got into the M-bone. And I hope it doesn't all collapse."

Podcasting

A podcast is a type of digital media consisting of an episodic series of files (either audio or video) downloaded through web syndication. The word is a neologism derived from "broadcast" and "pod" from the success of the iPod, as podcasts are often listened to on portable media players.
Podcasting is contrasted to webcasting (Internet streaming). Files are stored locally on the user's computer or other device ready for offline use.
Podcasting is both a medium bringing together audio, the web and portable media player. It is free to listen and create content. It is very much a horizontal media form: producers are consumers and consumers become producers and engage in conversations with each other.

Radio Glossary

Radio broadcasting terms defined through an easy to understand glossary including those for AM, FM, HD, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio, Internet Streaming, and Podcasting.